Hollywood: Billy Hsueh at The Magic Castle [Jun 15 - 21]

From the May 27 Instagram post by Billy Hsueh:

I’m excited to be back at @magiccastlehollywood June 15–21!  

Read more. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook May 27. 

 

 

 

 

Shawn Farquhar and Friends at TED2026 in Conjurly

From the May 6th article "Shawn Farquhar and Friends Bring Wonder to TED2026" by James Lauffer at Conjurly: 

Attendees at the TED2026 conference had a unique opportunity beyond the signature talks that share paradigm-shifting ideas and the chance to interact with some of the world’s brightest and most influential thinkers. Thanks to Shawn Farquhar and a select group of five additional magicians, they were able to experience wonder even beyond the typical awe-inspiring experience TED is known for. 

Read more. 

 

Found at the May 6th Facebook post by Alyx Hilshey.

Previously shared on Facebook May 6. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IBM Members: Legal benefit and video library

We recently learned that IBM Members are able to receive free legal advice (regarding performance Visas for entry to the US).  Learn more about it at the April 8th Facebook post by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

We were also recently reminded that IBM Members have access to the IBM's video library which includes:

• Virtual Lecture Series, including
  - John Carrey
  - David Corsaro
  - Mike Breggar
  - Ryan Pilling 
  
  
• JAM Videos, including
  - Anastasia Synn
  - Ben Train 
  - Carisa Hendrix
  - Jonah Babins
  - Ryan Pilling
  - Shawn Farquhar
  - Max Maven, and many more!
  
  
• Something Up My Sleeve interviews, including
  - Eric Leclerc 
  - Billy Hseuh 
  - Hidden Wonders Tour
  - Marc Trudel 
  - Lost in the Shuffle
  - Wes Barker
  - Luc Langevin, and many, many more!
  
  
• "Who Books That?" with Harrison Greenbaum, including 
  - The Evasons
  - Steve Valentine
  - Julie Eng
  - Shin Lim, and many more!
  
  
• Special Contributions, including 
  - Luic Carreon
  - Ryan Pilling
  - Keith Fields
  
  
• Magic Mondays, including
  - Alex Zander
  - Shawn Farquhar
  - Lucy Darling (Carisa Hendrix), and more!
  
  
•  Historical Videos, including
  - Darcy Oake
  - James Cielen

 

If you're looking to consume some magic videos, this should keep you busy for some time! 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: The Magic Festival [Mar 23 – 29] and PCAM 2026 [Mar 23 – 29]

From MagicFestival.com:

• Monday, March 23rd
   - Magic Max, 
   - 52 & You
  
  
• Tuesday, March 24th
   - Magic Max,
   - Cabaret of Wonders,
   - An Evening of Magic 
  
  
• Wednesday, March 25th
   - Mystery, Magic & Dinner featuring Ryan Pilling and friends
  
  
• Thursday, March 26th
   - Benjamin Barnes (PCAM & Cabaret of Wonders joint event)
  
  
• Friday, March 27th
   - Rachel Wax (PCAM & Cabaret of Wonders joint event)
  
  
• Saturday, March 28th 
   - Children's Magician of the Year Competition (Vancouver Magic Circle & The Magic Fesitval joint event)
   - Erik Tait (PCAM & Cabaret of Wonders joint event)
   - Bizzaro (PCAM & Cabaret of Wonders joint event)
  
  
• Thursday to Sunday March 26th- 29th 
   - Hidden Wonders with Shawn Farquhar  [SOLD OUT]
  
  
  Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

For more information about the 2026 PCAM Convention, visit PCAMmagic.com/convention

Previously shared on Facebook January 31st. 

 

For more information about the The Magic Festival visit MagicFestival.com

Previously shared on Facebook February 1st. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Billy Hsueh and Eric Leclerc at the Magic Castle [Dec 15 - 21]

From the December 15th Facebook post by The Magic Castle:

NOW PERFORMING! 🪄
Monday, December 15th,  2025 through Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at the world-famous Magic Castle: 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 15. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Billy Hsueh makes his Magic Castle debut [Dec 15 - 21]

From the December 1st Facebook post by Billy Hsueh: 

Officially making my @magiccastlehollywood debut in the Parlor of Prestidigitation Dec 15th-21st! 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 1.   

 

For a look at the rest of Billy's dates in December, check out is December 4th Facebook post:

December is PACKED!  

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 4. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Billy Hsueh interviewed by Michael Dardant

From the August 19th Facebook post by the International Brotherhood of Magicians:

 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Ryan Pilling at the Cabaret of Wonders [Sep 30]

Tickets and more information at CabaretOfWonders.com  

 

From the Cabaret of Wonders Facebook event:

September Special Guest: Ryan Pilling
Ryan Pilling is known for his creativity, quick wit, and original approach to magic. His hit show Wit & Wizardry has been a crowd favourite in Calgary AB, earning praise for its clever mix of comedy and illusion. Now he brings that same inventive energy to Cabaret of Wonders— Ryan is a longtime favourite of the Cabaret of Wonders and now you can find out why! 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Ryan Michael at the Cabaret of Wonders [Aug 26]

Tickets and more information at CabaretOfWonders.com 

 

From the July 31st Facebook post by Alex Zander:

 

 

 

 

 

Billy Hsueh on CBC Radio

From the July 31st segment, "Surrey magician Billy Hsueh wins big at 'Olympics of Magic'" at The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn on CBC Radio: 

Billy joins us in studio to tell us about his magic, and winning the 2025 FISM World Championships of Magic in Turin, Italy. 

Read more and listen.

 

From the July 31st Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar: 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Joe Turner at Cabaret of Wonders [Jul 29]

Tickets at CabaretOfWonders.com⁠ 

 

From the June 25th Facebook post by the Cabaret of Wonders:

 

 

 

 

Billy Hsueh and VANISH Magazine, winners at FISM 2025!

Shout out to everyone who made it to the voting rounds at FISM 2025!

We're looking at you:

• Jonah Babins (Discourse in Magic) - nominee, best magic podcast 
• Vitaly Beckman - Top 20, online magic [ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19LTjVnAjV/ ]  
• Alex Boyer - nominee, online magic [ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15WGTQkRh2/ ]
• Eric Leclerc - nominee, online magic [ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16Qpbf7QYr/ ]

    who were all entries in the Online Awards! 

 

Congratulations to Billy Hsueh, winner in "Category Invention"!

From the July 19th Facebook post by FISM International:

 

 

 

Congratulations to Paul Romhany of VANISH Magic Magazine for winner of Best Online Magazine!

From the July 19th Facebook post by Paul Romhany:

 

 

 

 

 

From the July 19th Facebook post by FISM NACM:

Congratulations to all our magicians! And bravo to our 2 winners! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New York: The 116th Salute to Magic [Jun 14]

Tickets at MagicSAMPA1.com

 

Via the April 3rd Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:  

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Billy Hsueh on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" S11 E11

Congratulations on a job well done Billy!  

Learn more about Billy at his website SleightlyDeceptive.com and follow him in Instagram.

 

A quick reminder that Robin Sheikh's episode will air April 11.

 

From the April 4th upload "Penn & Teller: Fool Us // Billy Hsueh - ImpossiBilly-ty" on Billy Hsueh's YouTube channel: 

 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Kelvin Ng, Alex Zander, & Billy Hsueh [Feb 25]

Tickets at CabaretOfWonders.com⁠

 

From the February 17th Instagram post by Kelvin Ng:

I'm so pumped to join @zandershow and @billyhmagic at the @thecabaretofwonders!⁠
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See you all on Feb 25, 2025, doors open at 6:30 PM but tickets are NOW available for only $35!⁠
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Click here to purchase 👉🏻: CabaretOfWonders.com⁠

 

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A post shared by Kel - Modern Magic - Corporate event magician (@kelvinngmagic)

 

 

 

New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders with special guest Leon Mandrake [Jan 28]

Tickets at Cabaret of Wonders.

 

From the January 9th Facebook post by Alex Zander:

Join Billy and I for this month’s Cabaret of Wonders featuring Leon Mandrake!!
Magic Untested, Uncensored, and Unbelievable!
Limited seats available.

 

 

 

New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders [Nov 28]

Tickets at Cabaret Of Wonders.

 

From the November 17th Facebook post by Cabaret of Wonders:

Returning this week from their double-Gold Medal wins, Alex Zander & Billy Hsueh bring their award winning magic to the Cabaret of Wonders

November 28, 2023
Tickets while they last, @ CabaretOfWonders.com

 

 

 

New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders with Billy Hsueh, Gabriella Lester, Rod Boss, Jack Schwartz, and Blake Aleong [Sep 27]

Tickets at Ticket Tailor. 

From the September 15th Facebook post by Cabaret of Wonders:

This month features Billy Hsueh, Gabriella Lester, and guest performers Rod Boss, Jack Schwartz and Blake Aleong! 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders with Lester, Verners, and Hsueh [Apr 24]

From the April 14th Instagram post by Billy Hsueh:

Excited to share the stage with my friends @thegabriellalester and @jasonverners !

If you are free come hang out with us at the Cabaret of Wonders for an interactive magic experience! 

 

 

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A post shared by Billy Hsueh (@sdpmagic)

 

 

 

New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders with Lester, Chow, and Hsueh [Mar 31]

From the March 20th Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:

The next edition of the Cabaret of Wonders is coming March 31st. Tickets on sale now at CabaretofWonders.com